Wednesday, October 06, 2010

MACON, Ga. – Reigning Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year Kevin Phelan, from UNF, opened his sophomore campaign by winning his second A-Sun Golfer of the Month Award, the conference office announced on Wednesday. Phelan finished fifth at the Wolf Run Intercollegiate leading the Ospreys to a tie for seventh at an event that featured 11 top-75 schools.

GOLFER OF THE MONTH:
Kevin Phelan, UNF (So. – Waterford, Ireland – Business Management)

• Second A-Sun Golfer of the Month award
• Fifth place finish in the season-opening Wolf Run Intercollegiate
• Ninth Top 10 showing of his career and fourth Top Five performance
• Ospreys’ top performer at the event helping UNF to a tie for seventh (of 15 teams)
• Finished with a two-over-par total of 215 after carding rounds of 72,72 and even-par 71

 

OTHER NOMINEES:

• Sam Ryder (Jr., Stetson) – took third at Elon Sea Trail Intercollegiate; broke par first two rounds
• Dan Mazziotta (Sr., FGCU) – tied for fourth at John Dallio Memorial; fourth career top-5 finish

 

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The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts five of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.